RPF Constable
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CEN No. RPF 02/2024 — Recruitment of Constable (Executive) in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF).This was the last cycle conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs); the final selection panel was declared 16 Feb 2026.Application window closed in 2024; no new RPF Constable notification has been issued as of Sep 2026.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies4208Pay
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-3 (7th CPC) | ₹21,700/- (initial basic pay) | Constable (Executive), RPF/RPSF, all zonal railways |
Pay Level-3 also carries Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances as applicable to Central Government/Railway employees; medical standard required is category B-1.
Who Can Apply
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Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 PhotoRecent colour passport-size photo · 30–70 KB · JPEG — clear colour photo against plain white background, no dark glasses or cap; candidates must also carry at least 12 physical copies of the same photo for later stages (PET/PMT/DV).Exact pixel dimensions are not specified in the CEN.
- ✍️ SignatureScanned signature in running handwriting · 30–70 KB · JPEG — must be in running handwriting, not block/capital letters — mismatched signatures across stages can lead to disqualification.
- 💳 Application FeeGeneral/OBC: Rs 500.SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Economically Backward Class: Rs 250.General/OBC candidates get Rs 400 refunded (less bank charges) on appearing for CBT;SC/ST/ExSM/Women/EBC get the full Rs 250 refunded on appearing for CBT.Fee is NOT refunded for cancelled vacancies or rejected/incomplete applications.
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Create an account on the official RRB website (details cannot be changed later, so fill carefully).
- Keep scanned colour photo (30–70KB JPEG, plain white background) and scanned signature (30–70KB JPEG, running handwriting) ready.
- Fill the online application, choose RRB region/zone, and pay the examination fee (₹500 general/₹250 SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/Female/Minority/EBC — partially refunded on appearing for CBT).
- Use the modification window (15–24 May 2024) to correct any details other than account-creation fields, if needed.
- Appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT) — 120 questions, 90 minutes, 1/3rd negative marking.
- Qualifiers are called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) in a ratio of 10x vacancies per category.
- Undergo Document Verification (DV) and medical examination (Medical Standard B-1) with original certificates.
Exam Pattern
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CBT: 90 minutes. · Negative Marking: -1/3 mark per wrong answer in the CBT. · Passing Marks: Minimum qualifying percentage in CBT: UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) 35%, SC/ST 30%. Final selection beyond this is by normalized merit, not a fixed cutoff.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| CBT | 120 questions/120 marks — General Awareness 50, Arithmetic 35, General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 |
| PET/PMT | Qualifying only — running, height/chest measurements per category and gender norms (varies by post, e.g. Constable vs Sub-Inspector) |
Fee, CBT structure (120Q/120 marks/90 min, -1/3 negative marking), and qualifying percentages agree across multiple secondary sources (secondary sources, moderate-high confidence); an official RRB CEN RPF 02/2024 objection-tracker PDF was located at rrbcdg.gov.in but not opened directly.
Syllabus
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Online CBT, followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) (qualifying), then Document Verification and Medical Examination.
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FAQs
Do I get my fee back if I pay but then don't sit for the exam?
No, the partial/full refund is only processed for candidates who actually appear for the CBT — skipping the exam forfeits the fee.
Is the PET/PMT scored, or just pass/fail?
It's qualifying only (pass/fail) — your PET/PMT performance doesn't add marks to your CBT score or merit rank, it's just a gate you must clear.
Are RPF Constable and RPF Sub-Inspector the same recruitment exam?
No, they are typically separate CENs (notifications) with somewhat different PET/PMT physical standards and pay scales, even though both are conducted via RRB/RPF.
If a vacancy gets cancelled after I've paid the fee, do I get a refund?
No, per RPF recruitment rules, fees are not refunded if notified vacancies are cancelled, nor for rejected or incomplete applications.
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